Troy Tube is a great channel, he makes a lot of different kind of Yetis. When I started making glitter mugs, Youtube was a lot of help! There are many other great tutorials on there if you need more info. You can always browse my Amazon storefront with my complete DIY Tumbler supply list. They sell all the brands for usually pretty cheap. If you don’t have a Walmart around, you can get them on Amazon. I’ve heard of some Walmarts dropping their prices to only $5 for a 2 pack! So, if you’re ever at a Walmart, check the camping section for Ozarks to see what price they are. They aren’t always in stock at your local store, but when they are a lot of times they will go on clearance. I personally like Ozark Tumblers and Mossy Oak from Walmart. Basically, they all say the same thing, don’t waste your money unless you want to. Check out this hot drink comparison article here from Slick Deals. There is a huge variety of stainless steel mugs on the market, which is great! I’ve read a couple of studies and have heard from friends that have done tests with all of them, and it seems like there is really not a clear winner on how long your water stays cold.įrom what I’ve read, the lower cost mugs work just as well as the higher end with the big names. Where to buy stainless steel tumblers and which one should I get? The disadvantages of epoxy are that it is time-consuming if you don’t have a motor turner and that it can crack if it’s dropped at a certain angle. You can see in the picture below that the epoxy creates a smoother surface than using mod podge. I always tape off the top part of my tumblers so that a mouth would not touch the coating or paint but some people have their glitter go all the way to the top. The other downside of mod podge is that it feels a little bumpy, but again some people prefer this textured feeling.Įpoxy resin is a 2 part coating and casting resin that is long-lasting and FDA approved to be used on food items. So, it’s up to you on which way you want to go. I’ve made a few this way and over a year later they still look great! Some will say that vinyl needs to breathe and adding a coating over is a no-no. The easiest and more affordable way is to apply mod podge or triple thick over the top. Mod Podge as a sealant on Glitter Tumblers DIY When you glitter a tumbler, you need a way to secure the glitter so it doesn’t come off every time you touch it.

adding glitter!! This starts getting more labor-intensive and has a bit of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of them, they really are pretty easy. Now on to my favorite way of making personalized Yeti cups…. I ntermediate +: Glittering Stainless Steel Tumblers – even more steps but you can do it!

Stainless steel depot tumbler